CYRUS TIU FOO WOEI

CYRUS TIU FOO WOEI is our Partner and his practice and area of expertise focus mainly on litigation which includes civil litigation, wills and inheritance law and criminal defence works. Cyrus has been involved in both advisory and litigation matters involving contractual disputes, eviction of squatters and recovery of vacant possession of land, probate and estate administration and inheritance law and general debt recovery. He is also a contributor to the Malaysian Civil Procedure 2018 and 2021 edition (White Book) as well as the upcoming edition schedule for launch in 2024. Cyrus is also passionate about human rights and have also defended university student in disciplinary proceeding for giving press statement without permission from the Senate in University of Malaya. In his capacity as member of Human Rights Committee, he has appeared as an observer in Suhakam Inquiry into the Public Disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh, Amri Che Mat, Joshua & Ruth Hilmy. He often appears as watching brief counsel for SUHAKAM and Malaysian Bar in public interest cases as his pro bono effort in his legal practice. He is co-chairing Human Rights, Environmental and Gender Equality for the term 2024/2025 in Selangor Bar Committee.

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DATUK KENNY NG BEE KEN

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WONG CHOONG WAI AARON

PARTNER

ANNOU XAVIER

PARTNER

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RODNEY KOH NGIAP TEIK

PARTNER

TAY KIAN HAR

PARTNER

DINESH ATHINARAYANAN

PARTNER

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IRENE KAM SOK KHUAN

PARTNER

SUHAIDA BINTI MOHD ESA

PARTNER – TERENGGANU OFFICE

YONG JIA WEI

PARTNER

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LARISSA ANN LOUIS

PARTNER

Email : larissa@alss.co 

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Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of London (2008)
  • Certificate in Legal Practice, Malaysia Legal Profession Qualifying Board (2010)
  • Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya (2011)
  • Master of Laws, University of Malaya (2016)
Languages:
  • English
  • Malay
  • Mandarin
  • Dialect (Hock Chew)
Notable Transactions:
  • Representing client accused of offence under S.39B Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
  • Handled AMLA and online gambling related offences in court
  • Represented an influencer for custody disputes in High Court.
  • Represented glass manufacturer in a construction case suit for breach of contract amounting to RM1.25 million.
  • Represented developers for eviction of squatters at prime locations in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Represented a real estate agency for a claim of more than RM500,000.00 pertaining to breach of service agreement by a developer.
  • Represented Transport Company for claim of breach of contract.
  • Represented landowner for eviction of squatter to recover a piece of land worth more than RM42 million.
  • Represented client for Criminal Appeal in High Court for sexual offences.
  • Represented client in Magistrate Court for act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others.
  • Advising multinational company for employment law related matters.
  • Represented university students in a suit against the University to uphold freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.
  • Represented statutory bodies as watching brief counsel for public interest cases in relation to right to education for disabled person in Malaysia.
  • Represented statutory bodies as watching brief counsel for public interest cases in relation to freedom of speech / sedition as well as inquest in relation to a firemen death (Adib’s inquest)
  • Advising and Represented Real Estate Agency and Developers for issues related to contracts.
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
  • Member of the Human Rights Committee of the Malaysian Bar
  • Member of the Constitutional Law Committee of the Malaysian Bar
  • Member of the Inns of Court Malaysia
  • Member of LAWASIA
  • Member of ASEAN Law Association
  • Fellow of HKU Media Law and Policy Forum 2016